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うちの息子はたぶんゲイ [Uchi no Musuko wa Tabun Gay] #2
I Think Our Son Is Gay, Vol. 2
A doting mother and her two beloved sons, one of whom she thinks is probably gay, go about their daily lives in this hilarious and heartwarming LGBTQIA+-friendly family comedy!
With her husband working abroad, mama Tomoko is in charge of raising their two precious sons back on the Aoyama ranch. Keeping her kids fed, clothed, and on schedule is all in a day's work, but Tomoko also watches over them with great love and care...and in the case of her eldest son Hiroki, who's doing a very bad job of keeping his sexuality a secret from his family, a big dose of bemusement. And now Hiroki might have another secret to keep! Lately he's been coming home from school talking enthusiastically about a certain boy, his classmate Daigo! With practically every other word out of her son's mouth being about Daigo, Tomoko can't help thinking Hiroki's crushing pretty hard on his friend!
With her husband working abroad, mama Tomoko is in charge of raising their two precious sons back on the Aoyama ranch. Keeping her kids fed, clothed, and on schedule is all in a day's work, but Tomoko also watches over them with great love and care...and in the case of her eldest son Hiroki, who's doing a very bad job of keeping his sexuality a secret from his family, a big dose of bemusement. And now Hiroki might have another secret to keep! Lately he's been coming home from school talking enthusiastically about a certain boy, his classmate Daigo! With practically every other word out of her son's mouth being about Daigo, Tomoko can't help thinking Hiroki's crushing pretty hard on his friend!
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First published March 21, 2020
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May 22, 2023
My son has his own thoughts on happiness. Rather than getting caught up in other people's opinions, I sincerely wish that he will pursue his own happiness.
Là tập tiếp theo trong hành trình của người mẹ Tomoko, trong việc âm thầm ủng hộ cậu con trai Hiroki (có thể là gay) của bà ấy. Trong Vol này mình vẫn thích cách ủng hộ âm thầm của Tomoko, trong mọi hành động và lời nói của Tomoko đầy sự tinh ý dành cho hai đứa con trai của bà ấy. Lần này Yuri còn có cả POV, ngoài biểu cảm của Hiroki thì lần này người mẹ và Yuri cũng tạo nên nhiều pha hài hước.
Trong Vol.2 này mình thích sự xuất hiện của nhân vật Asumi, biểu cảm của nhân vật này dễ thương xỉu.
Mình cũng thích lúc Hiroki khen Asumi "xinh", mình tin Hiroki thật lòng đơn giản thấy ai xinh thì khen thôi, chứ gặp mấy đứa khác là "bê đê mà cũng mê gái!!??".
Vol.2 này mình rate 5☆ vì tác giả đã mở rộng hướng nội dung hơn, tương lai, các mối quan hệ bạn bè và đồng nghiệp. Dù là một người mẹ luôn lạc quan và sẵn sàng ủng hộ con trai, nhưng đôi lúc Tomoko cũng có những suy nghĩ lo lắng cho Hiroki về các vấn đề của cộng đồng LGBT+ ở ngoài xã hội.
Nhưng dù thế nào mình cũng thích cách nhân vật Tomoko luôn lạc quan và lan tỏa nó cho con trai bà ấy.
As they encounter all kinds of interests my son's world's will continue to change and expand what they like, and are going to like their choices and lives, I wan to support them.
August 26, 2024
This is a wholesome, lighthearted manga created by a gay mangaka and narrated by the mother of a 16-year old closeted teen who's unaware that his intuitive mom already knows that he's gay.
It's quite heartwarming because she's so supportive and wants him to come to terms with his sexuality at his own pace. I also love how she's just waiting for him to be comfortable with himself first and doesn't hold it against him that he isn't ready to share his sexuality with her yet. She's also subtly yet constantly dropping hints that it's okay if he comes out to her and it just makes you wanna wish that more parents with lgbtqia+ children were like her.
The mangaka also mentioned that he came out to his family while creating this and that creating the manga gave him the confidence to do so. Ngl, I teared up a bit when I read that part.
In addition, this manga not only tackles homosexuality but also the issues of heteronormativity and homophobia. The chapters are also fairly short (most are only 3-5 pages long) and insightful, so it's easy to get into. I recommend.
It's quite heartwarming because she's so supportive and wants him to come to terms with his sexuality at his own pace. I also love how she's just waiting for him to be comfortable with himself first and doesn't hold it against him that he isn't ready to share his sexuality with her yet. She's also subtly yet constantly dropping hints that it's okay if he comes out to her and it just makes you wanna wish that more parents with lgbtqia+ children were like her.
The mangaka also mentioned that he came out to his family while creating this and that creating the manga gave him the confidence to do so. Ngl, I teared up a bit when I read that part.
In addition, this manga not only tackles homosexuality but also the issues of heteronormativity and homophobia. The chapters are also fairly short (most are only 3-5 pages long) and insightful, so it's easy to get into. I recommend.
May 18, 2022
No big differences between the first one and this one except the author/illustrator coming out to his/their parents before publishing volume 2 which makes it so sweet.
January 21, 2022
Very cute, very funny
January 30, 2022
Another solid entry into this series, which, based on the creator's afterword, may be a case of what he wished his relationship with his mom had been. (He came out to her after the publication of the first volume.) The mom in the book continues to do her best to be as supportive as possible, not just because she suspects that Hiroki is gay, but because she loves her son. But the thought that he might be gay also forces her to think about how other people talk about the LGBTQIA+ community, and when a coworker starts geeking out about having seen their boss and the guy who might be his boyfriend, Mom stops her gently, because these are real people with a real relationship, whatever it might be, and they deserve better. She also is uncomfortable when another coworker says that it's "a waste" for their boss to be gay, because how can someone living the life that makes them happy be a waste of anything?
Long story short, this remains thoughtful and about much more than just a mother thinking about her son's sexuality. It's about a mother making sense of the world around her and doing her best for her family. "Gay" is just one piece of the puzzle.
Long story short, this remains thoughtful and about much more than just a mother thinking about her son's sexuality. It's about a mother making sense of the world around her and doing her best for her family. "Gay" is just one piece of the puzzle.
December 1, 2022
Nicely a little more complex that Vol 1. Hiroki is a young high school student that keeps tripping over himself around guys. He has a favorite (Daigo), and his supportive Mom quietly 'knows'. There is even a girl nearby that takes interest in Hiroki. Even Hiroki's Mom has a Boss that is happily gay. Little brother Yuri fully understands what is going on and like hanging w girls, but not dating yet in his carefree life.
A heartwarming, wholesome, and even realistic read, that advanced in this volume, thus making me yearn for the eventual volume 3.
Easy to recommend.
A heartwarming, wholesome, and even realistic read, that advanced in this volume, thus making me yearn for the eventual volume 3.
Easy to recommend.
March 16, 2025
This gentle slice of life story continues. Tomoko, mother of two sons, one or both of whom might be queer, borrows a gay manga series to read from a friend and leaves it in the living room for her possibly queer teen to find. She also learns that one of her co-works at work is gay, and open to answering some questions. I really enjoy the slow, realistic journey of a parent figuring out how to be supportive of her kids.
January 8, 2022
More cute and gentle humor from the doting mother who keeps close watch over her older son, Hiroki, who she suspects is gay. There are crushes galore amongst the teens in the book. And mom's female coworker gets in on the is-he-or-isn't-he gaydar game with one of their male coworkers. To offset the humor with a little drama, hints continue to drop that Hiroki's father may be a problem if he ever does come out as gay.
Looking forward to more volumes in the future.
Looking forward to more volumes in the future.
December 5, 2021
I just adore how patient and thoughtful the mom is like where can I get a mom like that
Yuri-chan is also really cute in his own way
fingers crossed for Hiroki and Daigo to become closer
and I'm glad the creator was able to come out to his mom :')
Yuri-chan is also really cute in his own way
fingers crossed for Hiroki and Daigo to become closer
and I'm glad the creator was able to come out to his mom :')
June 5, 2022
This was just as sweet as the first volume, and I feel like the mum brought up some more complex issues. She's just as supportive as always. :)
I think the mangaka is also hinting at aromantic Yuri! Fingers crossed!
I think the mangaka is also hinting at aromantic Yuri! Fingers crossed!
December 2, 2021
This continues to be excessively, delightfully sweet, and I look forward to reading more.
The author's note at the end made me a little sad, though; he describes how he came out to his mother between the publication of the first and second volumes, since he was writing under a pen name and she kept asking concerned, very motherly questions about his work. (Is it paying you enough to live on? It's nothing shady, right?) While it sounds as though the conversation went fairly well, he says he's not entirely sure whether his mother really "got it." She supports him and cares about him, but has she read the manga? Does she fully understand what he was trying to tell her?
It makes this sweet, comforting, extremely uplifting series - told from the point of view of a mother who knows her son is gay and wants him to be fully himself and happy - seem almost wistful. Maybe Okura dreamed about having that kind of youth, where everything was gentle and optimistic and kind and he had at least one parent (his father isn't mentioned in the coming-out conversation) who supported and encouraged him for exactly who he was.
I'm reading into it, probably, but the anonymity and the inclusion of the coming out story adds another layer to this series. It's an aspirational manga. This is what it should be like for gay kids, for people who grow up knowing that they're "different" from what society traditionally values and accepts.
And the truth is, even this feel-good manga is still fairly realistic. Hiroki's dad continues to be very traditional in his views of masculinity (men don't scream or cry at scary video games) and of what his son should do in school (study science, not the humanities) and with his future (get a solid, good-paying job like he did). Hiroki's mother gently turns the conversations where she can, doing her best to encourage her son to look past the limitations his father is constructing around him, but it's distressing that she has to keep paving the way through such subtle methods. Hiroki's father is a good man, but at the end of the day, he's pretty homophobic, and Hiroki is quite aware of this - and patterning his behavior after his father's expectations. That's why the title has "I think" in it - Hiroki's very obviously gay, but because he doesn't feel like he can live that openly, his mother has to pick up all the hints she can, from the things he's not telling her.
There isn't really a full narrative to this manga; it's told in a series of short bursts, with snapshots of their lives that mostly follow a linear format and sometimes dip into flashbacks. I don't always find that type of construction as readable or satisfying, but in this case, it works really well, particularly because the point of view is coming from a character who isn't central to the action - so you can't really get the full love story between Hiroki and Daigo (Daigo's feelings and sexuality still undetermined, although Hiroki's mother is hopeful). It also means there's room for chapters that pull back the camera even more, to show different perspectives on Hiroki's situation.
I continue to really like his little brother, Yuri, who gets a chapter to himself this time, with some fun musings on what love is, or should be. Yuri is popular with girls but is pretty uninterested in them - either because he's ace or just because he's not ready for romance at his age. Either way, watching his brother fumble through his gay crushes gives him a better understanding of love than anything from his own experience - which, not to overuse the word, is so friggin' sweet. I love how Yuri and his mom are Hiroki's support system and cheerleaders, in very different ways that fit each of their personalities.
Then there's one of the most interesting sections thus far: chapters showing Hiroki's mom at work, where she finds out that her coworker (boss?) is most likely gay, and in a committed relationship with a handsome older man. Although she's very proud of herself for figuring out that her son is gay, she doesn't have the same level of gaydar elsewhere; she only finds out about Tono because another coworker is a fervent BL reader who saw him with his partner and is ready to spot the signs.
If I had time, I'd write a mini essay about the role of BL and other gay media in increasing awareness, improving tolerance, and giving readers a chance to see positive representations of themselves or their loved ones.
It's not a perfect medium, and the BL-loving coworker is unfortunately more excited about the idea than the reality of someone else's life - Hiroki's mom has to point out that she probably shouldn't be outing him to everyone they know... - but it's a start. The manga Hiroki's mom borrows, then leaves out for her son to find (and encourages him to read), has a fictional depiction of two guys finding happiness in a way that hasn't always been portrayed in mainstream, very straight media. Maybe it's not super realistic, but it's providing a different view of different possibilities...and that kind of thing can be so important. It helps Hiroki, and it helps his mother, and maybe if his dad would be willing to try something "weird" like that instead of prejudging it, he'd be able to understand his son a little better, too.
In this case, though, the lesson is still centered around Hiroki's mom, who stands up to another coworker who thinks Tono being gay is "a waste." A waste for whom? she asks. Isn't it his life to lead? If he's happy, isn't that the most important thing? Why does he need to be happy with a woman? Why do you think your values matter more than his?
There are some pretty hard-hitting, thought-provoking elements in a manga that's overall pretty heavily focused on the positive. It's such a good balance - and approachable in a way that could help mothers like Okura's to understand their children better, if they were willing to sit down and read it.
This manga is a bright, hopeful light in a world that seems particularly dark lately - I'm glad Okura's writing it, and I certainly look forward to continuing the journey with Hiroki and his family.
The author's note at the end made me a little sad, though; he describes how he came out to his mother between the publication of the first and second volumes, since he was writing under a pen name and she kept asking concerned, very motherly questions about his work. (Is it paying you enough to live on? It's nothing shady, right?) While it sounds as though the conversation went fairly well, he says he's not entirely sure whether his mother really "got it." She supports him and cares about him, but has she read the manga? Does she fully understand what he was trying to tell her?
It makes this sweet, comforting, extremely uplifting series - told from the point of view of a mother who knows her son is gay and wants him to be fully himself and happy - seem almost wistful. Maybe Okura dreamed about having that kind of youth, where everything was gentle and optimistic and kind and he had at least one parent (his father isn't mentioned in the coming-out conversation) who supported and encouraged him for exactly who he was.
I'm reading into it, probably, but the anonymity and the inclusion of the coming out story adds another layer to this series. It's an aspirational manga. This is what it should be like for gay kids, for people who grow up knowing that they're "different" from what society traditionally values and accepts.
And the truth is, even this feel-good manga is still fairly realistic. Hiroki's dad continues to be very traditional in his views of masculinity (men don't scream or cry at scary video games) and of what his son should do in school (study science, not the humanities) and with his future (get a solid, good-paying job like he did). Hiroki's mother gently turns the conversations where she can, doing her best to encourage her son to look past the limitations his father is constructing around him, but it's distressing that she has to keep paving the way through such subtle methods. Hiroki's father is a good man, but at the end of the day, he's pretty homophobic, and Hiroki is quite aware of this - and patterning his behavior after his father's expectations. That's why the title has "I think" in it - Hiroki's very obviously gay, but because he doesn't feel like he can live that openly, his mother has to pick up all the hints she can, from the things he's not telling her.
There isn't really a full narrative to this manga; it's told in a series of short bursts, with snapshots of their lives that mostly follow a linear format and sometimes dip into flashbacks. I don't always find that type of construction as readable or satisfying, but in this case, it works really well, particularly because the point of view is coming from a character who isn't central to the action - so you can't really get the full love story between Hiroki and Daigo (Daigo's feelings and sexuality still undetermined, although Hiroki's mother is hopeful). It also means there's room for chapters that pull back the camera even more, to show different perspectives on Hiroki's situation.
I continue to really like his little brother, Yuri, who gets a chapter to himself this time, with some fun musings on what love is, or should be. Yuri is popular with girls but is pretty uninterested in them - either because he's ace or just because he's not ready for romance at his age. Either way, watching his brother fumble through his gay crushes gives him a better understanding of love than anything from his own experience - which, not to overuse the word, is so friggin' sweet. I love how Yuri and his mom are Hiroki's support system and cheerleaders, in very different ways that fit each of their personalities.
Then there's one of the most interesting sections thus far: chapters showing Hiroki's mom at work, where she finds out that her coworker (boss?) is most likely gay, and in a committed relationship with a handsome older man. Although she's very proud of herself for figuring out that her son is gay, she doesn't have the same level of gaydar elsewhere; she only finds out about Tono because another coworker is a fervent BL reader who saw him with his partner and is ready to spot the signs.
If I had time, I'd write a mini essay about the role of BL and other gay media in increasing awareness, improving tolerance, and giving readers a chance to see positive representations of themselves or their loved ones.
It's not a perfect medium, and the BL-loving coworker is unfortunately more excited about the idea than the reality of someone else's life - Hiroki's mom has to point out that she probably shouldn't be outing him to everyone they know... - but it's a start. The manga Hiroki's mom borrows, then leaves out for her son to find (and encourages him to read), has a fictional depiction of two guys finding happiness in a way that hasn't always been portrayed in mainstream, very straight media. Maybe it's not super realistic, but it's providing a different view of different possibilities...and that kind of thing can be so important. It helps Hiroki, and it helps his mother, and maybe if his dad would be willing to try something "weird" like that instead of prejudging it, he'd be able to understand his son a little better, too.
In this case, though, the lesson is still centered around Hiroki's mom, who stands up to another coworker who thinks Tono being gay is "a waste." A waste for whom? she asks. Isn't it his life to lead? If he's happy, isn't that the most important thing? Why does he need to be happy with a woman? Why do you think your values matter more than his?
There are some pretty hard-hitting, thought-provoking elements in a manga that's overall pretty heavily focused on the positive. It's such a good balance - and approachable in a way that could help mothers like Okura's to understand their children better, if they were willing to sit down and read it.
This manga is a bright, hopeful light in a world that seems particularly dark lately - I'm glad Okura's writing it, and I certainly look forward to continuing the journey with Hiroki and his family.
August 13, 2022
So eine tolle Reihe! Dieser Band ging noch tiefer als Band 1 und ich fand super, dass man auch mehr über Yuri erfahren hat, der auf jeden Fall mein Lieblingscharakter der Reihe ist. Ich freu mich schon sehr darauf, weiterzulesen.
February 16, 2024
Still cute and still silly!! Hoping to reveal more in vol 3 because 1&2 were basically the same thing
July 20, 2024
This new volume steps up from the previous one. Specially with the mother having more complex thoughts and understanding each situation her sons (specially Hiroki) are going through
July 30, 2025
Translated from the Japanese by Leo McDonagh.
I continue to like this gentle, slice of life manga about a high school kid who might be gay, and the people in his world.
I continue to like this gentle, slice of life manga about a high school kid who might be gay, and the people in his world.
December 31, 2023
The first volume of this book brought me to the verge of tears a few times bc of how sweet it is. This one full on punched me in the face with the penultimate story featuring Mrs. Aoyama’s thoughts about Mr. Tono.
This series is so endearing and is a good, cathartic read if you’re part of the LGBTQ+ community.
This series is so endearing and is a good, cathartic read if you’re part of the LGBTQ+ community.
June 22, 2023
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Endearing and wholesome, this second instalment is just as charming as the first. A very supportive mom tries her hardest to make her son feel loved and accepted despite his fear of rejection. And, a brother that is wonderfully understanding and keeps his older brother feeling safe and welcomed.
The most fascinating thing about this volume is the addition of a new character that adds a layer of complexity towards the story. Also, the point-of-view of the main character’s brother gave an extra insight on the relationship between the family.
Despite all these, though, I still felt that the pacing of the story has a sort of repetitiveness to it. It aids in the engraving of values the book wants to relay, however, it gave a sense of ennui at a certain point and took away a level of excitement.
Overall, I saw this as an entirely enjoyable read. I love every second I spent with the story and its characters and I’m very much looking forward to reading the next instalment.
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“I’ll never stop wishing with all my heart that a future full of joy is out there somewhere, waiting for my probably gay son.”
Endearing and wholesome, this second instalment is just as charming as the first. A very supportive mom tries her hardest to make her son feel loved and accepted despite his fear of rejection. And, a brother that is wonderfully understanding and keeps his older brother feeling safe and welcomed.
The most fascinating thing about this volume is the addition of a new character that adds a layer of complexity towards the story. Also, the point-of-view of the main character’s brother gave an extra insight on the relationship between the family.
“Who is the ‘waste’ here? A ‘waste’ by whose standard? If Mr. Tono is gay and is living his life the way he wants to, where is the waste in that?”
Despite all these, though, I still felt that the pacing of the story has a sort of repetitiveness to it. It aids in the engraving of values the book wants to relay, however, it gave a sense of ennui at a certain point and took away a level of excitement.
Overall, I saw this as an entirely enjoyable read. I love every second I spent with the story and its characters and I’m very much looking forward to reading the next instalment.
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November 29, 2022
Awww loved it.
I'm so happy to come back to know more about the characters, but I'm so impressed with the mom, trying to understand his son and also her own questions about how to approach his son.
I'm so happy to come back to know more about the characters, but I'm so impressed with the mom, trying to understand his son and also her own questions about how to approach his son.
January 20, 2022
It’s just so WHOLESOME. The “they’re not your shoes to wear…” comment/analogy was just 👌. Honestly this mom is just killing it!!
August 1, 2022
Great continuation from volume one! Is it bad that I both love this manga series, while it gives me overwhelming anxiety?
I felt this way after volume one, but though maybe my anxiety was just a coincidence because I always have random episodes of anxiety that just creep out of nowhere…but then I read volume two, and then volume three, and felt the exact same way!
Hiroki’s mom seems to be a very accepting person, and totally okay with the idea of Hiroki possibly being gay.
I would just like to see Hiroki’s mom have more open conversations about LGBTQ+ people. Even if she may not know a lot about the LGBTQ+ community, or know someone from the community (more on that in volume 3), simply instilling the thought of acceptance in conversation on a consistent basis could do wonders for Hiroki’s self-esteem, confidence, and overall mental health, who seems to be internally struggling to hide when he slips up.
My coming out experience was me dwelling on my thoughts to the point where I thought I was going to have a heart attack or explode. When I did come out, a couple of my family members said “oh, yeah I knew for a long time.”—I’m sorry, for me this is totally unacceptable. I love that space was given for me to come out on my own terms, BUT I did not love that people suspected me of being gay, yet failed to openly state how accepting they would be if I were. Or that being gay is no big deal in the general sense. Had I known how accepting my family would’ve been, I would’ve come out a lot earlier than I did (and I knew my sexuality as far back as I can remember).
Alas, we’re talking roughly 15 years ago, when I came out on Valentine’s Day—iconic!
I felt this way after volume one, but though maybe my anxiety was just a coincidence because I always have random episodes of anxiety that just creep out of nowhere…but then I read volume two, and then volume three, and felt the exact same way!
Hiroki’s mom seems to be a very accepting person, and totally okay with the idea of Hiroki possibly being gay.
I would just like to see Hiroki’s mom have more open conversations about LGBTQ+ people. Even if she may not know a lot about the LGBTQ+ community, or know someone from the community (more on that in volume 3), simply instilling the thought of acceptance in conversation on a consistent basis could do wonders for Hiroki’s self-esteem, confidence, and overall mental health, who seems to be internally struggling to hide when he slips up.
My coming out experience was me dwelling on my thoughts to the point where I thought I was going to have a heart attack or explode. When I did come out, a couple of my family members said “oh, yeah I knew for a long time.”—I’m sorry, for me this is totally unacceptable. I love that space was given for me to come out on my own terms, BUT I did not love that people suspected me of being gay, yet failed to openly state how accepting they would be if I were. Or that being gay is no big deal in the general sense. Had I known how accepting my family would’ve been, I would’ve come out a lot earlier than I did (and I knew my sexuality as far back as I can remember).
Alas, we’re talking roughly 15 years ago, when I came out on Valentine’s Day—iconic!
December 22, 2025
A very cute story about the learning journey of woman, a mom of a young gay son.
The son is still not telling his mom that he is gay but there are signs. The best friend that he has a crush on coming to dinner. A young woman crashing on his son. The younger brother seeing the brother and learn about love.
There is also gossip from a coworker saying about another coworker. She has a chance to see the social acceptance being increased by having a television show with gay couple. She is quietly happy for the possibility gay coworker while wanting to ask questions so she can gain more knowledge about growing up gay.
She is a lovely woman who loves her son. And if he is happy and choose a path that he loves, it is not a waste at all. Not having the future she imagine for her son is a learning curve. It is time to imagine a different happy life for him in the future.
Very suitable for parents with young LGBT children. It is comforting to read this. As there isn’t a lot of books for parents that put them in familiar home environment. She cooks, she clean. She helps to choose gift and buy chocolates for Valentine’s Day. It is a fun read.
5 stars.
The son is still not telling his mom that he is gay but there are signs. The best friend that he has a crush on coming to dinner. A young woman crashing on his son. The younger brother seeing the brother and learn about love.
There is also gossip from a coworker saying about another coworker. She has a chance to see the social acceptance being increased by having a television show with gay couple. She is quietly happy for the possibility gay coworker while wanting to ask questions so she can gain more knowledge about growing up gay.
She is a lovely woman who loves her son. And if he is happy and choose a path that he loves, it is not a waste at all. Not having the future she imagine for her son is a learning curve. It is time to imagine a different happy life for him in the future.
Very suitable for parents with young LGBT children. It is comforting to read this. As there isn’t a lot of books for parents that put them in familiar home environment. She cooks, she clean. She helps to choose gift and buy chocolates for Valentine’s Day. It is a fun read.
5 stars.
April 24, 2022
Very slice-of-life and not much different from volume 1.
The mom is sweet and at times tries to defy society expectations - in very subtle ways.
I wish there was more actual conversation and interaction between Hiroki and his mom when it comes to queerness but I guess since Japan is more conservative it is not that surprising that the story is mostly gentle and discrete, Hiroki's being gay always going along with a "maybe".
The mom is sweet and at times tries to defy society expectations - in very subtle ways.
I wish there was more actual conversation and interaction between Hiroki and his mom when it comes to queerness but I guess since Japan is more conservative it is not that surprising that the story is mostly gentle and discrete, Hiroki's being gay always going along with a "maybe".
September 23, 2024
I actually like this manga its so cute and funny. I love how the mom is so supportive knowing her son might be gay. Especially, Yuri (Hiroki’s younger brother) he can easily read his older brother yet he kept it to himself and just let him be happy. This was so wholesome I want to read the next volume for this manga!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
February 10, 2026
me gusta que sea una historia lgbt ligera y que no sea desgarradora para el alma pero al mismo tiempo este tipo de mangas donde el tiempo transcurre muy lentamente y parece que no “pasa nada” en la historia me cuestan. dicho esto es muy lindo y solo por recomendarlo y que reciba buenas críticas le voy las5 estrellas ngl
June 10, 2021
Carinissimo come sempre!
March 25, 2022
So sweet and wholesome this manga is 🙌
June 12, 2022
This is such a cute series 🥰
September 20, 2024
This was adorable. I love it. Obsessed. The epitome of this emoji 🥹
January 7, 2025
That's true. There's no such thing as "waste" when someone is living their life the way they want to.
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